Sony CMR-PC2 USB, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...3 071 869 13 1 2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB CMR PC4 USB USB Camera ...

Page 2: ...tents of the Operating Instructions or the software supplied with this camera or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by copyright laws Sony is not liable for damage or loss resulting from the use of the software supplied with this camera or for any claim from a third party Sony assumes no responsibility aside from the replacement of the media due to ma...

Page 3: ...a 12 Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB to a Computer 12 Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer 13 Detaching the Camera 15 Shooting Still Pictures with the Camera 16 Notes on Use 17 On placement 17 On operation 17 On transportation 17 On the lens 17 On discs 17 Maintenance 18 Cleaning the camera 18 Cleaning the lens 18 Cleaning discs 18 Main Specifications 19 CMR PC2 USB 19 CMR PC3 USB 19 CM...

Page 4: ...ecommended OS Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition RAM 64 MB or more Free hard disk storage space 230 MB or more Note Please note that with some computers proper operation is not possible even if the computer satisfies the indicated system requirements Checking Kit Contents When unpacking check that the fol...

Page 5: ...era monitor mount CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only Microphone Warranty card Identifying the Parts Parts of the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB Front Rear Parts of the CMR PC4 USB CAPTURE button CMR PC2 USB only Focus ring Lens Arm plate Focus ring Lens Rotation knob Stand ...

Page 6: ... procedure for other operating systems is similar to that of Windows Millennium Edition Note If the message Digital Signature Not Found appears during installation click Yes Display of this message does not indicate any problem with operation of the Sony USB camera or your computer 1 Insert the CD ROM into the appropriate disc drive 2 The driver and program installation wizard starts automatically...

Page 7: ...ect Next to continue 5 At this point you can select the folder for installation Enter the name of the folder in which you want to install the programs or click Browse to continue installation in C Program Files SONYUSBCamera is recommended Then select Next to continue ...

Page 8: ...stallation select Next to continue 7 Now the SONY USB CAMERA Drivers and Viewer program has been installed Click Close to close and exit the installation program 8 Restart your computer 9 After starting up the computer click the Start button and confirm that SONY USB CAMERA has been added to the Start menu ...

Page 9: ...mputer page 12 or Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer page 13 11 To test your Sony USB camera on the Start menu click SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture or SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder If the Add New Hardware Wizard dialogue box appears when you connect your camera If this happens install drivers as follows 1 The Add New Hardware Wizard searches for new drivers for the USB Composite Device Click...

Page 10: ...ivers fails use the following procedure to uninstall the drivers Then perform the installation procedure again Note First close down the software to be used with the camera 1 Disconnect your camera from the computer 2 Click the Start button on the task bar point to Setting and then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 3 Double click Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel The Add Remove ...

Page 11: ...ght the item 6 Click Add Remove The uninstaller starts up and SONY USB CAMERA Installer appears 7 Choose Remove SONY USB CAMERA Installer and then click Finish The programs and files related to the SONY USB CAMERA Installer are removed 8 Click Close 9 Restart the computer ...

Page 12: ...amera s USB cable during startup or shut down of Windows This could cause your camera or computer to malfunction Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of software used with the camera This could result in unstable operation of the computer Mounting the Camera on a Notebook Computer Attach your camera to the notebook computer and then connect the USB cable ...

Page 13: ...p or shut down of Windows This could cause your camera or computer to malfunction Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of software used with the camera This could result in unstable operation of the computer Using the Camera on a Desk Top Use the stand to place the camera on your desk or table top and then connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the...

Page 14: ...rface and the surface of the suction mount are both clean and free of dust 1 Turn the stand s rotation knob counterclockwise to loosen the suction mount 2 Affix the suction mount to the mounting surface Flatten the suction mount against the mounting surface by pressing both sides of the rotation knob 3 Turn the stand s rotation knob clockwise to tighten the suction mount Rotation knob Suction moun...

Page 15: ...puter may fail to operate correctly When you detach the camera while the computer power is off step 1 is not required However when the USB cable is disconnected with the computer in the power saving mode the system may not recognise the camera if the USB cable is plugged in again 1 Close the software used with your camera 2 Unplug the USB cable Note Unplugging by grasping a part of the cable may r...

Page 16: ...re 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus 4 Press the CAPTURE button to shoot pictures CMR PC2 USB only In addition to attaching the camera to the computer you can also use it held in hand as shown in the figure to shoot from various angles z The CMR PC3 USB and the CMR PC4 USB can capture still pictures through the SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture application When using the CMR PC2 USB to capture...

Page 17: ...lds Recording may not perform normally On operation Do not disconnect the camera s USB cable while the application is in operation This may result in malfunction Do not place objects on top of your camera Avoid exposure to rapid temperature fluctuations Do not use your camera immediately after it is brought from a cold to a warm location or if the temperature of the room is raised rapidly Moisture...

Page 18: ...gerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always retain discs in clean condition For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc is very dirty moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft c...

Page 19: ...l dimensions W H D Approx 1 4 2 6 1 in 36 67 25 mm Cable length About 78 7 in 0 9 m Mass Approx 53 g main unit only CMR PC3 USB Image device 1 6 CMOS Sensor 100 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements F2 8 Focal distance f 2 4 mm f 34 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera White balance Auto Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto Shutter Priority Hold Video capture formats sizes RGB 24 bits ...

Page 20: ...rs bundled software and a software manual PDF Quick Start Guide Pouch CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only Camera monitor mount CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only Microphone Warranty card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice CMR PC4 USB Image device 1 6 CMOS Sensor 100 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements F2 8 Focal distance f 2 4 mm f 34 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera White b...

Page 21: ...nt to Setting and then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 3 Double click System System Properties appears 4 Click the Device Manager tab to display the device list 5 If any of the following items is displayed among the following devices delete the item USB Audio Device in Sound video and game controllers Unknown device or Composite USB Device in Other devices USB compatible device in Un...

Page 22: ... shot under fluorescent light may contain light reflections If the captured image contains dark parts red or green noise sometimes appears The lens is dirty tClean the lens The lens is out of focus tAdjust the focus using the focus ring When multiple applications are running the processing capacity of the computer may be exceeded Close applications not used The computer s power management function...

Page 23: ...tall the driver by following the procedure described in Installing the Drivers SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture and SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder see page 6 Close all software in use and then restart the computer If restart fails refer to the instruction manual for the computer and turn off the power The power saving mode is entered even if a USB device is in use tIf you are using a desktop computer...

Page 24: ... any accompanying documents either in whole or in part However the User may make one copy of the PROGRAM solely for backup 3 The User may not delete or change the PROGRAM s copyright notice The User must keep a record of the location in which the backup copy of the PROGRAM is stored 3 Restriction on transfer of the PROGRAM 1 The User may not transfer the Right of Use described above to any third p...

Page 25: ... Sony or the original rightful person 8 Protection of Confidentiality The User shall protect the confidentiality of the PROGRAM documents accompanying the PROGRAM and the contents of this agreement and shall not disclose or compromise such confidentiality without approval of Sony 9 Cancellation of agreement 1 The User may cancel this agreement at any time by taking the steps described in Section 1...

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